Climate Insights for Red Bluff

Pennington County, California, United States

Hottest
July
38°C peak
Coldest
December
5°C low
Wettest
January
163mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Red Bluff is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 813mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 163mm of rainfall. Red Bluff is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 5°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 6° Feb Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 5° Mar Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Apr Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10° May Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14° Jun Max: 35° Average: 26° Min: 19° Jul Max: 38° Average: 30° Min: 22° Aug Max: 37° Average: 28° Min: 21° Sep Max: 33° Average: 24° Min: 17° Oct Max: 27° Average: 18° Min: 12° Nov Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 7° Dec Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Red Bluff vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 30°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 163mm Snow: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 5mm Mar Precipitation: 142mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Red Bluff is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 813mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 163mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 163mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 10cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Red Bluff is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Red Bluff, which began on June 21, 2026. Red Bluff is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 223mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 38°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 11mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 154mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 426mm across the season with a monthly average of 142mm. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb 10°
Mar 12°
Apr 16°
May 21°
Jun 26°
Jul 30°
Aug 28°
Sep 24°
Oct 18°
Nov 12°
Dec

The best time to visit Red Bluff is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 34mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 38°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Red Bluff based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
6 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
163 mm
3 cm
Feb
5 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
124 mm
5 cm
Mar
7 °C
18 °C
9 km/h
142 mm
1 cm
Apr
10 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
35 °C
7 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
38 °C
7 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
37 °C
6 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
17 °C
33 °C
6 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
99 mm
1 cm
Dec
5 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
139 mm
1 cm
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